Springfield, MA vs Texarkana, AR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 26). Texarkana leads in cost of living index (89 vs 110). Texarkana leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 21 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Springfield, MA | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1222) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 153,672 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,092 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $47,677 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 24.4 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+51.1 |
D+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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C
75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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